US: Chiquita cuts earnings forecast for 2010
Produce giant Chiquita Brands International has lowered its forecast for annual profits due to a "sustained reduction" in European exchange rates.
ASIA: Casino "hires Deutsche Bank for Carrefour Asia assets"
French retailer Casino has reportedly hired Deutsche Bank to advise on a potential bid for Carrefour's Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand assets.
Sustainability Watch – Jeff Hogue, Danisco
If tackling environmental problems is about finding new solutions to make damaging production and consumption a thing of the past, linking sustainability with product development is a must. Jeff Hogue, vice president of corporate sustainability at...
just the answer - William Mitchell, PureCircle
The food industry is paying increasing attention to stevia, a natural, zero-calorie sweetener that its suppliers claim can help manufacturers meet growing demand for healthier products. Stevia suppliers like UK-listed PureCircle are securing contr...
On the money: Kellogg expects H2 improvement
Kellogg CEO David Mackay has insisted he feels "confident" about the challenging cereal category in the US and believes trends will start to improve in the second half of 2010 after a weak second quarter.
Each Friday, just-food will give you a list of the reports that have caught our eye in the research store over the past week or so. This week's list takes subjects including heart-health, organic food, in-home dining and gluten-free.
Latest news 
US: Restructuring costs dent Pilgrim's Pride profits
30 July 2010
US poultry group Pilgrim's Pride said today (30 July) that restructuring costs had hit its second-quarter earnings, which slid by more than a third.
US: Chiquita cuts earnings forecast for 2010
30 July 2010
Produce giant Chiquita Brands International has lowered its forecast for annual profits due to a "sustained reduction" in European exchange rates.
CANADA: George Weston Q2 profits rise
30 July 2010
George Weston, Canada's largest food processor and the parent of Loblaw, the country's largest retailer today (30 July) posted higher second-quarter profits.
Sustainability Watch – Jeff Hogue, Danisco
Jeff Hogue, vice president of corporate sustainability at Danisco, spoke with Ben Cooper about how the Danish ingredients specialist is making innovation a key pillar of its sustainability strategy.
Hot issue
Lactalis buys Rachel's from Dean Foods
Lactalis, one of Europe's largest dairy processors, has snapped up UK organic business Rachel's. The deal will bolster Lactalis's fledgling organic dairy portfolio, which has a significant presence in France. For Dean Foods, the US group can focus on challenges at home.
UK: Heinz to sell beans in plastic jars
30 July 2010
UK: Silver Fern Farms closes Norwich meat plant
30 July 2010
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
30 July 2010
UK: Fire damages Warburtons' Bolton bakery
30 July 2010
SPAIN: Campofrio posts 9% profit growth for H1
30 July 2010
The just-food interview - Geoff Eaton, Uniq
For a company called Uniq, it is perhaps pretty apt that things are rarely conventional at the business.
Hot issue
Where next for Picard?
French frozen food retailer Picard is set to be acquired by private-equity firm Lion Capital. Its successful business model now looks set to expand, both in France and abroad.
Latest insights
Sustainability Watch – Jeff Hogue, Danisco
30 July 2010
just the answer - William Mitchell, PureCircle
30 July 2010
On the money: Kellogg expects H2 improvement
30 July 2010
John West, Rachel's join M&A merry-go-round
The M&A merry-go-round continues to spin with two more notable deals involving some household brands.
Reports in focus
Chilled and Frozen Ready Meals - UK - May 2010
Expected to reach £2.7 billion in 2010, the ready meals market has grown by just 7% since 2005. The market contracted in 2008 as a result of consumer cut backs, but has bounced back strongly since, suggesting that the six million users switching to more cooking have not been lost for good. Ready meals with larger portions stand to attract nearly six million adults who buy ready meals but see the portions as often too small. Read about the main issues in this most recent report on the subject.
Published May 2010 - ($ 2295.00)
- Frozen v Chilled Foods - A European Perspective
Published Apr 2010 - ($ 952.00) - Healthy Dining Trends - US - May 2010
Published May 2010 - ($ 3995.00) - Global Packaged Food: Impact of Past Economic Downturns on Impulse and Indulgence Food
Published May 2009 - ($ 2000.00) - Organic Food in the UK
Published Jun 2010 - ($ 872.00)
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